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cutting-edge SD-WAN security,
combined with extended network-
ing capabilities, without all the
usual performance degradation
issues of traditional solutions.
Fortinet’s FortiGate SD-WAN
uses custom-built ASIC computer
chips that accelerate SD-WAN
and security functionality. By ad-
dressing this common security performance bottleneck, Fortinet is
able to provide accelerated SD-WAN application identifi cation and
network speeds for an optimum user experience, while providing
comprehensive security through the wide portfolio of security func-
tions integrated into its FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls that
screen and protect network traffi c.
“These new SD-WAN chips enable SD-WAN functions to run at
digital speeds with a minimal appliance footprint,” says John Mad-
dison, executive vice president, products and solutions at Fortinet.
“The network edge requires high performance to meet the needs
of today’s critical SaaS and unifi ed communications business
applications, including videoconferencing and VoIP. These new
silicon chips are integrated into all of the FortiGate Next-Generation
Firewalls that support our FortiGate Secure SD-WAN solution. As a
result, we are able to provide consistent deployment and acceler-
ated performance to our customers.
“Maintaining the performance of business-critical applications
is especially critical when you’re rolling out SD-WAN solutions
across thousands of locations, as
is single-pane-of-glass manage-
ment that integrates networking and
security policies and topologies into
a single console,” adds Maddison.SD-WAN and the Basic Use Case
Despite cloud migrations, many
companies prefer or have a need for
on-premise SD-WAN for privacy and control. The basic use case
for SD-WAN—in an appliance, on premise—suits users who must
comply with industry and governmental regulations in areas such
as health care and fi nance.
Ecessa, a solution provider focused on secure, fl exible, and re-
silient infrastructure for clients of every size, specializes in providing
precisely that. “Ecessa’s full-service, midmarket, premises-based
SD-WAN solution avoids reliance on third-party cloud services,
gateways, or controllers, ensuring maximum security and control
for a Never Down™ network that’s regulatory compliant,” says
Ecessa CEO Mike Siegler.
No matter the WAN use case, SD-WAN is quickly becoming the
solution of choice. It fi nalizes delivery on the promise of virtualiza-
tion, which makes its way full circle through the virtualized network,
back to the virtualized cloud application, sitting in the virtualized
server. SD-WAN is the last piece of the puzzle, making digital
transformation a success for employees, partners, and customers
as they enjoy applications everywhere.■